CES 2016

Lian Li, Taiwanese computer case and accessories manufacturer has unveiled their latest PC case and it is designed to look like a superyacht. Known to build unconventional PC cases, Lian Li introduced the yacht-themed chassis at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. Dubbed PC-Y6, the PC case carries on the legacy of company’s PC-CK101 Train themed case which was launched back in 2012. The 2016 yacht themed aluminum chassis is a limited edition of 500 units and will be available in silver and white color options.

Tired of rolling a heavy luggage during your journey? To relieve your traveling woes, Israeli robotics company NUA Robotics has created a smart solution in form of hand-free suitcase that automatically follows the user wherever he/she goes. The carry-on suitcase uses Bluetooth technology to synchronize with a companion smartphone app, which further helps it to locate the user and follow along.

Ready to rock? These stone-shaped Solar Stone and Keystone speakers by ION Audio are really going to add more fun and obviously music to your outdoor parties. What’s best about these musical pieces of rock is: both are installed with solar panels and always ready to go. According to the company, the speakers are self-powered with onboard amplification and don’t need expensive hard-wiring to back the system. So, no more plugging in the unit to recharge the battery- just enjoy the music anywhere, anytime.

Sometimes language can be the biggest barrier for avid travelers, especially when they cannot communicate with local people in a particular region. Obviously, we live in the world of internet that can easily translate few words or sentences. But what if there is no internet access around you? Here enters the iLi, a wearable device that can translate different languages in few seconds and that too without using WiFi, 3G or 4G connections.

Bang & Olufsen is renowned for its opulent high-tech audio systems. Keeping its legacy alive and thriving, the Danish company has created another stylish speaker called BeoSound 35. Crafted by Torsten Valeur at David Lewis Designers, this new all-in-one multi-room music system comes with easy-to-use touch interface and also has integrated access to music and radio streaming services.

While the Consumer Electronics Show is all about digitization and futuristic technology, Kodak is making everybody feel nostalgic with its classic Super 8 film camera. Announced at CES 2016, the Eastman company has given interesting analog-digital makeover to this retro camera with the help of industrial designer Yves Behar. Although the new eight-millimeter film camera still has its original features, but with a digital twist.

Nowadays drones are capable of doing almost everything from carrying your delivery boxes to diffusing bombs. But have you ever imagined to sit on a drone and travel from one place to another? Well, Chinese drone-maker Ehang has not only envisioned a drone to easily fit any human passenger, but also unwrapped a prototype of the first autonomous drone to fly humans. So, it’s more like a personal car drone.

Royole Corporation is showcasing its latest Royole-X Smart Mobile Theater at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. It is the world’s first foldable mobile theater in form of a virtual reality headset that provides immersive gaming and cinematic movie-watching experiences wherever desired. The best thing is that you don’t require extensive, discomforting components while watching movies on-the-go.

Just imagine you could roll up digital screens like a piece of paper and relocate it anywhere in your house. Sounds too convenient, right? Well, LG has actually brought this game-changing, roll-up technology into its latest OLED display that will be unveiled at CES this week. South Korean tech giant has already showcased this flexible display technology with its G Flex line of phones, but a super-thin 18-inch screen that can be rolled up like a newspaper is truly incredible.

Samsung is known for introducing strangely practical electronics, be it the Swarovski crystals-studded Galaxy Note 3 or futuristic ring speakers. Now, the Korean tech giant is all set to launch its another mind-blowing product in the form of a refrigerator that is outfitted with a huge touch screen display. Entitled as the Family Hub refrigerator, the all-new appliance is all decked up with high-tech features such as 21.5-inch 1080p display on its door, speakers for listening to music and cameras equipped inside to watch food expire in real-time.